2017 Blog Posts
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First-Timers Don’t seem to be Backing Down Yet
Higher rates on mortgages and home prices aren’t causing first-time buyers to back down yet. Those new to the home-purchase game comprised 32% of the market in November, up from a 30 % share a year ago, in accordance with the National Association of REALTORS®’ latest housing report. First-Timers Don't ...
Increased Rates Fail to Discourage Buyers
Despite mortgage rates reaching a two-year high a week ago, home buyers say the increased rates aren't scaring them away from their real estate search, in accordance with a new Redfin survey. Only 2.6% of respondents to the survey say they have chose to postpone their search since rates rose ...
Tips to get a Loan for your Manufactured House
If you’re looking to purchase a manufactured home, or you already own one and would like to refinance, here are some things to keep in mind. Tips to get a Loan for your Manufactured House Manufactured homes are not the same thing as modular homes. Manufactured homes are constructed, purchased ...
Plumbing Issues to watch out for When purchasing a property
When you’re searching for a new house, pesky plumbing problems could be overlooked - especially if you don’t understand how to identify issues lurking behind the walls. Some plumbing flaws are an easy fix. Others can lead to serious damage and major financial woes if they aren’t addressed (preferably not ...
January 2017 Item of Value
We will be posting an Item Of Value on a monthly basis with just "Good to Know Information". We will include a downloadable version for you as well. We have a monthly mailer that we also send out to our valued clients. If you would like to start receiving it ...
Significantly more Millennial’s Have entered Parenthood
Millennial's and motherhood is increasing. Could the increase in births for the millennial generation bode well for real estate and finally convince them to move into home-ownership? Significantly more Millennial's Have entered Parenthood About 1.3 million millennial-aged women gave birth in 2015, which makes up about 82 % of all ...
Ways of Organizing Your way of life and Doing Great Things in 2017
Entrepreneurs are constantly endeavoring to move faster, be more efficient and, in general, be more awesome. But kicking yourself and your business into high gear isn’t easy when the things around you, in your professional and personal life happens to be in disarray. “Peace of mind, clarity, success -- it ...
Which happens to be Cheaper: To purchase or Build New?
On the surface, buying an existing home seems like the most affordable route to go. After all, the median price of an existing single-family home is $223,000. In contrast, the typical cost to build new construction averages $289,415. Obviously, there exists quite a bit of variations in sorting out those ...
January 2017 RE/MAX National Housing Report
Capped off by way of a strong December, 2016 was the very best year for U.S. home sales ever since the recession, based on the January 2017 RE/MAX National Housing Report. Home sales in 2016 were the greatest in the housing report’s eight-year history, topping the sales of 2015, the ...
Not used to HOA Understand the covenants
Buyers considering a home in a community that has a homeowners association ( HOA ) should research an important set of rules known as restrictive covenants or CC&Rs. These are the basic rules established by the subdivision that they must follow in order to live there. The rules tend to ...
Florida features 4 out of the 5 top ‘hottest’ single-family markets
Among the 50 largest U.S. markets, the top five (in order) were Orlando, Palm Beach County, Fort Lauderdale, Tampa and Dallas, as outlined by Ten-X, an internet based marketplace. Each metro area had "a vigorous blend of consistently strong demand, home price appreciation, and economic and demographic growth." Florida features ...
How come people favor smart homes? Comfort and security
Scripps Networks Interactive surveyed 700 U.S. homeowners of all ages to find out why they'd purchase smart home technology. For most, tech updates were appealing if they provided additional comfort and security. How come people favor smart homes? Comfort and security Overall, consumers are interested in improving their homes and ...